You searched for Sam Champion - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:04:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png You searched for Sam Champion - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/ 32 32 Behind the Lab Coat: Our 2024 Research Grant Awardees https://www.skincancer.org/blog/behind-the-lab-coat-our-2024-research-grant-awardees/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:13:53 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9436 Each year, The Skin Cancer Foundation bestows grants to early career investigators whose work shows promise in the prevention, detection […]

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]]> The Influence of Influencers: Some Good News https://www.skincancer.org/blog/the-influence-of-influencers-some-good-news/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:46:18 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9389 A decade ago, sun protection was not considered cool or glamorous, but thanks in part to social media influencers, sun safety is (mostly) trending positive. That’s good news!

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]]> The Skin Cancer Foundation Is Back on the Road with Mobile Skin Cancer Screening Program https://www.skincancer.org/press/the-skin-cancer-foundation-is-back-on-the-road-with-mobile-skin-cancer-screening-program-2025/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:20:21 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?post_type=press&p=8940 The Foundation’s brand-new Destination Healthy Skin RV will visit communities around the U.S. to provide free skin exams and raise skin cancer awareness.

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]]> How We Saved Destination Healthy Skin https://www.skincancer.org/blog/how-we-saved-destination-healthy-skin/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:53:53 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8926 In 2024, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s top priority was keeping our mobile skin cancer screening and education program, Destination Healthy Skin (DHS), on the road for years to come. This meant replacing our 14-year-old RV, which had reached the end of its life, with a new, fully customized model that could serve the public for a decade or more.

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]]> Your April Update: 3 Quick Tips to Detect Skin Cancer Early https://www.skincancer.org/blog/2025-your-april-update-3-quick-tips-to-detect-skin-cancer-early/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:12:16 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8923 April is National Cancer Prevention and Detection Month, a great time to step up your skin cancer early detection game.

Here are some easy ways to start: Set monthly calendar reminders for your skin self-exams and make an appointment with a dermatologist for your annual skin cancer screening.

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]]> Your November Issue: Thankful for You https://www.skincancer.org/blog/2024-your-november-issue-thankful-for-you/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:42:39 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8590 Fall is nearly here and we want to remind you that even though it’s cooler outside, you should always protect your skin.

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]]> Sam Champion’s Skin Cancer Journey: A Wake-Up Call for Regular Skin Exams https://www.skincancer.org/blog/sam-champions-skin-cancer-journey-a-wake-up-call-for-regular-skin-exams/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:53:35 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8557 Good Morning America host and weather anchor Sam Champion is no stranger to skin cancer. After his first bout with the disease at age 26, Sam has had multiple skin cancers removed and is familiar with the warning signs of the disease. But even he was surprised by the appearance of his most recent basal cell carcinoma (BCC), so he’s speaking up about the importance of regular skin exams, getting to know your skin and trusting your instincts.

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]]> Your October Issue: Safeguard Your Eyes https://www.skincancer.org/blog/2024-your-october-issue-safeguard-your-eyes/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:28:14 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8550 Fall is nearly here and we want to remind you that even though it’s cooler outside, you should always protect your skin.

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]]> Celebrities and Skin Cancer – They’re Just Like Us https://www.skincancer.org/blog/celebrities-skin-cancer/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/celebrities-skin-cancer/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:57:14 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=511 Celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Kevin Jonas and Christie Brinkley have battled nonmelanoma skin cancer, while Khloe Kardashian and Teddi Mellencamp have battled melanoma. Others including Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett have passed away as a result of skin cancer. 

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/celebrities-skin-cancer/feed/ 0 Get in the Swing of It: Golfers on Sun Protection https://www.skincancer.org/blog/get-in-the-swing-of-it-golfers-on-sun-protection/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:24:53 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=8385 When it comes to skin cancer prevention, consistency is key. And if you have an outdoor hobby, like golf, not using your sunscreen every time you hit the course is a real handicap. Here, our experts drive home advice from their golfing patients that is sure to inspire others.

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